R.Sugana v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 02.12.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI R.Sugana ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Cuddalore District.

2.The Tahsildar, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District.

3.The Head Surveyor, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District.

4.Inspector of Police, Law and Order, Vepur Police Station, Cuddalore.

5.The Panchayat President, Ko Kothanur, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District.

... Respondents Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to survey, 1/4

measure, and demarcate the petitioner's property bearing Patta No.773, situated in Survey No.138/6A, Ko Kothanur Village, Vepur Taluk, Cuddalore District, totally measuring about 1.14.50 Hectares, within a time frame as deem fit and proper by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner : M/s.G.Balan and Daisy For Respondents : Mr.T.K.Saravanan for R1 to R4 Government Advocate Mr.V.Nanmaran for R5 Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to survey, measure, and demarcate the petitioner's property bearing Patta No.773, situated in Survey No.138/6A, Ko Kothanur Village, Vepur Taluk, Cuddalore District, totally measuring about 1.14.50 Hectares, within a time frame.

2.The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner is the owner of the subject properties and she made representation to the respondents seeking to survey and measure the properties and since the same has not yet been considered, has filed this writ petition. 2/4

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that without going into the merits of the case, it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2022 and to pass appropriate orders, within a reasonable time frame.

4.Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2022, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.This writ petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. 02.12.2022 pri Speaking Order/ Non Speaking Order Index: Yes/ No Internet: Yes/ No 3/4

M.DHANDAPANI,J.

pri To 1.The District Collector, Cuddalore District.

2.The Tahsildar, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District.

3.The Head Surveyor, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Law and Order, Vepur Police Station, Cuddalore.

5.The Panchayat President, Ko Kothanur, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District.

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